Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole Recipe
With only 6 ingredients, this Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole comes together in minutes and makes the perfect busy weeknight meal. It's a dish your whole family will love.
Equipment
- 1 Stock Pot (10 qt)
- 1 Colander
- 1 Mixing Bowl (Large)
- 1 Non-stick Cooking Spray for greasing dish
- 1 Baking Dish (9 x 13)
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta or any pasta – whole wheat works great for this recipe too
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 26 ounces marinara sauce 1 jar
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a deep 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set dish aside.
- Cook pasta al dente, as directed on package. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
- Add in shredded chicken and marinara sauce (add more sauce if needed). Mix well.
- Dump half of the pasta/chicken mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Top with half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese and half of the basil.
- Repeat layers with remaining items.
- Place casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and casserole is heated through.
Notes
Any type of pasta will work for this dish – I like penne pasta, but bowtie (farfalle) noodles are great, ziti noodles are delicious, and I have even used elbow macaroni! Use what you have available.